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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-05-04, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, May 4, 1994 FAMILY Aniuial car wash Saturday was a perfect day for the Hensall Public School annual car wash. Each year grade eight students organize the event to raise funds for graduation activities. Helping out are from left: Jim Seaton, John Campbell, Amy Wood, Darren Firman and Jeff Rathwell. Hensall Kinettes sponsoring `Queen of the Fair' contest By Liz Sangster HENSALL - Hensall Kinettes Annual Mother's Day Pancake and Sausage Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held Saturday at the Hensall Arena from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2.50 for children 10 and under, and pre- school free. Take-out is available. The Hensall Kinettes are sponsor- ing the Queen of the Fair competi- tion. The Kinettes are looking for people who will be 17 years of age by August 1 to help them with this project. This is a fantastic opportunity to anyone who is interested in repre- senting the Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society for the upcom- ing year. The Kinettes would like to hear from anyone who is inter- ested in competing, sponsoring, or donating for this event or anyone you would recommend the Kinettes contact. Contact: Sheila Corbett 263-6218, Barb Dalrymple 263- 5212, Kathie Neilands 262-2438 or Deb Timrnermans 263-5504. Kiiisiiieii The Hensall Kinsmen recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary. On April 28, 1954 the Kinsmen Club of Hensall was chartered by the Kinsmen Club of Exeter, led by President Les Parker. On April 23, 1994, 40 years later the Kinsmen Club of Hensall and District cele- brated at the Hensall Community Centre with a dinner and dance. After a fellowship hour with nine of the original charter members present, Hensall Charter Pres. Doug McKelvic, Exeter Past President Les Parker, 26 Past Hensall_mem- hers, 25 Hensall Kinsmen mem- bers, Kinetics, and Kinwives, the legion ladies served a roast beef supper. Following the meal, greetings and congratulations were received from Hensall Reeve Cecil Pepper, District One Service Chairman Dave Proudlove, St. Marys, Zone K Deputy Governor Wes Chambers, Zone K Kinettes Co -Ordinator Mary Anne Chambers, Clinton, and District One Cystic Fihrosis Direc- tor Sheila Hughes. John Olsen of the Flesherton Kinsmen was the guest speaker for the evening. He spoke about Cystic Fihrosis, a major charity of the Hensall Kinsmen and Kinsmen across Canada. The club history and tales from the past were presented by life members, Coog Knight and Steve Knight, which brought hack many memories to past and present mem- bers. The membership list on April 28, 1954 was: president Doug McKel- vie, Will Collett, Bill Mickle, John Thompson, Don Cowan, Bob Cook, Jake Marks, Bill Fuss, John Heal, Harold Bonthron, Bill Row- cliffe, Mike Quinlan, Jack Drys- dale, Don Joynt, Bill Clement, Coog Knight, Ross Jinks, Jim Clark. The membership list on April 23, 1994 was: president Mark Kenne- dy, Scott Bell, Dave Collings, Tom Dickens, Mike Hoffman, Ron McTaggart, Tom Neilands, Doug Small, Ken Clarke, Mark Consitt, Ken Firman, Grant Jones, Gerhardt Metzger, Jeff Raeburn, Marvin Taylor, Jason Clarke, Charlie Dal- rymple, Bryan Fink, Chuck Mal- lette, Darren Moir, John Roose- boom, Neil McAllister. Life members are Coog Knight, Bill Fuss, Steve Knight, Bill Mickle, Wayne Reid, Jack Drysdale, Dave Smale. United Church At the Hensall United Church Sunday, the message was "To Care for the Earth". The Junior ministers were Megan Preszcator, Allan Mal- lette, and Panayese Fragiskatos. The children of the congregation sang "The Butterfly Song", "The Tree Song" and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" ac- companied by Chuck Mallette on guitar. Brandon Martin read the "Dear Earth Prayer" and Dawn Corbett and Kim Taylor read the "Psalm of Thanksgiving", both written by the intermediate class. On May 5, Pastor Henry Annen will be conducting worship service at the Blue Water Nursing Home at 2 p.m. If you are able to come and assist the residents, your help will be appreciated. Anyone wishing to have their child baptized on May 8, Mother's Day, should contact Pastor Henry Annen to make the necessary ar- rangements. Horticultural Society As part of their fundraising activ- ities for the year, the Hensall Horti- cultural Society will be participat- ing in the village's 10th annual yard sale. The sale table will be set up behind the United Church, and you are invited to drop by and make your selection from the do- nated items. In addition to plants, flower and garden -related articles, cold refreshments will also be available. Proceeds from thc sale will go to support the on-going activities of the Hensall Horticultural Society in village -related projects. On May 9 the Hensall Horticultu- ral Society will be meeting at the Hensall United Church at 8 p.m. It will be thc Hensall Society's turn to host other local horticultural socic- tics. Don't forget to bring an article for the Chinese Auction. The guest speaker for the evening will be from McMillen Iris Gardens in Norwich. Yard sale Every year the village -wide yard sale gets bigger and better so mark May 28 on your calendar now. Be sure to register your sale with the Municipal office by May 6, to be included on the placemat map. Personals The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Bill Ingram. No/ Metlife's Professional` of the Month MARK McLLWAIN Metlife's London Branch is pleased to announce that Mark McLlwain was our pro- fessional for the month of April. Mark has been a leader in the Exeter area with Metlife for over five years. Feel free to contact Mark for any of your investment and life insurance needs. Metropolitan lite 147 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 1 2354344 HURON COUNTY KABLE In recent years, the advanced technology has allowed cable TV subscriptions to be delivered to town and country residences anywhere via a wireless personal cable system. The expense of running cable lines or installing new fibreoptic lines to each resident in the county is not feasible. Installing a wireless cable unit into each household allows the subscribers to have access to over 100 free channels, with the option of subscribing to speciality channels on an individual basis (thus bypassing the middleman, "the cable company"). Allen Stubbs.... First In Entertainment has had over 10 years experience in providing cable TV subscription signals from their private cable systems throughout Ontario. Therefore, the wireless residential units are a natural addition to their product lines. Allen Stubbs has been granted the exclusive right to rent, lease, or sell wireless Country Kable systems throughout Huron County. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Allen Stubbs office in Thedford and talking to one of their five representatives throughout the county. Monthly magazines, channel charts and pricing, free viewing of a VHF promotional tape, information packages, free information seminars and much more can be obtained by calling today. 4Uen Siab&, 296-5565 R""11.6' The Home of COUNTRY KABLE Thedford 296-5565 Exeter Legion elects officers By Dave Frayne P.R.O. EXETER - The Exeter Legion Branch #167 held their election of officers for the 1994-95 year on Thursday. The following people were elected: president William Wilds; first vice president Lloyd Wells; second vice president Kathy Masse; executive Bob Reynolds, Jim Snow, Dave Frayne, Case Zee- huisen Jr., Eric Heywood and Norm Eveland. Appointed posi- tions: Sgt. at Arms Gerald Keyes; treasurer Glenn Robinson. During the elections the deputy zone commander Gord DeJong stated he was pleased to see a full slate of officers elected. The weekly meat draws finished on April 30 and at that time, plants were given away to all who attend- ed. Draw winners were: Marg Bak- er, Don Sims, Al Long, Henry Dyke, Colin Sims and Annie Law- son. The Royal Canadian Legion is producing a special World War II 50th anniversary lapel pin to corn - Child Find looking for volunteers CLINTON - A volunteer informa- tion night is being held next Tues- day by Child Find of Huron County. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. at the education centre on Highway 4 (103 Albert St.) in Clintop.and is aimed at increasing the number of volunteers helping Child Find with its work in the county. Child Find operates Kid Checks several times a year, as well as edu- cation programs for parents and children about "streetproofing" against abduction. The organization also distributes posters of missing children throughout North America. The Huron Chapter of Child Find was organized in 1991. Anyone in- terested in finding out more about volunteering with the group is asked to attend the information night next Tuesday. • Ne Numbers In the TA Phone P Book for Dinney Furniture and Dinney Funeral Service were transposed The correct numbers are: Dinney Furniture 235-0173 Dinney Funeral Home 235-3500 memorate the service of those Le- gion members who served during that conflict. The pins are bronze coloured and have a serial number on the back to ensure authenticity. Presentation criteria is very simple. Recipients must be WW II veterans and cur- rent Legion members. A list is available at the branch and the cost of the pin is $4.40. Branch #167. is hosting a golf tournament May 14 at the Exeter Golf Club. All members are asked to sign up before May 12. Four major prizes are to be awarded - tickets to the Bluewater Shriners Golf Tournament. Zone golf will be hosted by Hensall Br. #468 on June 18 and a list is on the sports board. Seaforth Br. #I56 and Exeter Br. #167 are holding a joint golf day and steak barbecue on June 12. This will be a two ball foursome. The 50th anniversary of D -Day is rapidly approaching and the Exeter Legion is helping with the Grand Bend International Air Show by do- nating $1200.00 in order that some of the aircraft that were used at for- mer CFB Centralia could return to fill the skies over the area. On May 29, there will be a pa- rade in Grand Bend of Legions, Ca- dets and other groups. Members of this branch are invited to take part. Branch #167 will be bussing vete- rans from Exeter to Grand Bend that day so they may see the tribute to those who fought during this conflict. Mother's Day Merry kgs Treat Mom to Something Special a feminine lace blouse a new spring suit a matching necklace and earrings Let us help you select something special... gift certificates available.... 25% off outerwear jackets and windsuits 7 days a week 238-2818 1 1/4 miles south of Grand Bend on Hwy. 21 Special Prices on Beef and Pork 1-0,0* 4;11/.��1► Side of Beef =1.M Hinds =Y•� Front 1•55 Loins %BO Side of Pork, 'LOB whole or halt Ask about our summer packages. Steaks, Chops, • Hamburger Patties If possible please call orders ahead �IAL1'IY MEATS Hwy. 83 - 3/2 miles east of Exeter Phone 233-1123 1